With the length of tho thread, that is a grand idea. A fishing gnome perhaps?!

A can of Campbells lobster bisque would be more appropriate ... save him all this bother ... oh and 15 minutes its way too long in boiling water ... 2/3rds that is fine IMO .. but make sure its bubbling boiling... not just hot

I dont faff about with needles either, if its right hot as it should be,... bung him straight in, with enough water to cover it completely too